2008 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls and problems

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht has 2 safety recalls and 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Harley-Davidson dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls

Recall 18V-076: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Reported Jan 29, 2018 · 174,636 vehicles affected · Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.

Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.

Recall 08V-357: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jul 30, 2008 · 47,579 vehicles affected · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY

Problem: Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.

Risk: This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

2008 Harley-Davidson Flht problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	1
Service Brakes	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 31,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Power Train · at 24,000 miles · reported Jun 20, 2013

Growling noise from a bad bearing in primary. Had bike at a harley shop where bike was purchased to be inspected for complaint. Found primary bearing failed. No other failure. Was told failure no fault of owner. Contacted harley davidson and received a reference number for tracking. Harley has a issue with bearings, both in primary and transmission. Neither harley manufacturing or local district representative seems to be concerned about failure. Dealer is limited to a factory repair for there is no alternate bearing for repair. Shop repaired bike and installed new bearing and associated parts…

Power Train · at 31,000 miles · reported Aug 27, 2012

The contact owns a 2008 harley davidson flht motorcycle. The contact was driving 40 MPH when he heard a rolling noise coming form the shifter. The contact later discovered that a metal component had fallen and detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that they needed to replace the rotor stator assembly. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and the current mileage was 31,000..updated11/19/12 updated 11/20/2012

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 175 miles · reported Nov 8, 2007

2008 harley davidson electraglide the back cylinder head and exhaust are so hot as to cause blisters on legs during normal riding. This is a continuing problem even after purchasing heat shields and installation from the dealership. The motorcycle design is flawed. I have had blisters on 4 separate occasions now to the inside and back of my legs. This is not from touching the pipes or head it is from normal riding .

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht: 18V-076 (service brakes, hydraulic), 08V-357 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flht?

Owners report power train problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 31,000 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.